Category Archives: Sports
Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil wins third gold medal in Santiago
SANTIAGO, Chile - Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil picked up her third gold medal of the 2023 Pan Am Games with a victory in the women's 100-metre freestyle on Monday. Mac Neil, from London, Ont., fin...
Oct 23, 2023
Former TFC captain Michael Bradley joins father's coaching staff at Norway's Stabaek
Less than a week after announcing an end to his playing career, former Toronto FC captain Michel Bradley has joined his father Bob Bradley as a volunteer coach at Norway's Stabaek Fotball. Bob Bradley...
Oct 23, 2023
DeBrincat, Georgiev, Reinhart named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Detroit right-winger Alex DeBrincat, Colorado goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and Florida centre Sam Reinhart have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. DeBrincat, acquired by the Red...
Oct 23, 2023
Proline retail bettors earn huge returns on 12-leg soccer parlays
TORONTO - Two Proline retail bettors earned huge returns from their successful soccer parlays this weekend. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., one bettor earned a $597,354.90 payout fr...
Oct 23, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair to wrap up Canada career with two December games in B.C.
Canada captain Christine Sinclair will wrap up her international career in December with two games in her backyard. The 10th-ranked Canadian women will face 11th-ranked Australia on Dec. 1 at Starligh...
Oct 23, 2023
Stampeders, Ticats look to be CFL playoff road warriors
The Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have to become road warriors to reach the Grey Cup. Calgary (6-11) and Hamilton (8-9) enter the final week of the CFL's regular season firmly entren...
Oct 23, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders will not renew coach Dickenson's contract after 6-12 season
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders are making changes after a 6-12 season left them just short of the playoff cut. The team says Craig Dickenson is out as head coach. He will not have his contract ...
Oct 23, 2023
Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure
Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence from the team. His decision comes after his wife, Judy, had a stroke last night. She remains in hospital and is undergoing further te...
Oct 23, 2023
Toronto Argonauts sign Canadians Ungerer, Hagerty to contract extensions
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed receiver David Ungerer II and defensive back Josh Hagerty to contract extensions Monday. Ungerer and Haggerty are both Canadians. Ungerer's deal covers two seaso...
Oct 23, 2023
Canada Post to honour hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree with stamp
EDMONTON - Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player. O'Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the He...
Oct 23, 2023